jaybo

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Buying new, but old speakers
oh yeah...you do worry too much, and the avons were around in the lates 90's(orion is wrong here)...nice speaker! 
Buying new, but old speakers
castles rule. 
Noteworthy article on preserving audio heritage
unfortunately the concept of music as culture, or music as art with importance and value, dies a little every day. I'm not sure what the answers are, but we may be the last generation to give a hoot. 'the only thing certain is change'. 
How to replace B&W 805s top tweeter
if the dealer will do it,just have them do it. 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
not for the faint of heart, but the london/decca cartridges are lively as all get-out. 
Turntable/cartridge/tonearm suggestions
the linn should be fine..agree with dodgealum's suggestion. the other tables named are all worthy, but no religious experience over the linn or any other. 
Dan D'Agostino is back with a new line
dancing in the ruins 
The Hub: News, events, gossip: Come the REVOLUTION
unfortunately a culture shift thats been decades in the making, is impossible to turn around quickly, if at all. time and money also play a role, but music's 'place' in most lives is a lot different today then it was even just a few years ago. 
Good Sound under $500
maggie mmg 
Under the Radar 70s UK punk.....
maybe post punk, but dig the au pairs, gang of four, the fall, 999, and lots more... 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
a pair of klipsch cornwalls...keep the change. 
VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE
the michell is a keeper for sure. 
Upgrade Quandry - Who's on first?
nice stereo...a jelco arm would be an upgrade.. even a better one would allow you to keep some of the 1200. 
How Important is Dynamic Headroom?
no worries. 
Immedia RPM 2 vs Clear Audio Emotion cmb
keep the clearaudio